promo

noun

pro·​mo ˈprō-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce promo (audio)
plural promos
Synonyms of promonext
often attributive
: a promotional announcement, blurb, or appearance

Examples of promo in a Sentence

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Nothing stings quite like being steps from getting your credit card out to make a glorious purchase, and finding that your promo code isn’t working. Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026 Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 16 June 2026 SeatGeek initially offered only a promo code. Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 12 June 2026 The wheels are blacked out, which gives it a nice sporty feel, especially with that orange paint scheme in the promo shots. Utkarsh Sood june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for promo

Word History

Etymology

short for promotional

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of promo was in 1946

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“Promo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/promo. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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